FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Animal Health Officer (Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Public Health).
Where is the primary location for this job?
The primary location for this job is Rome, Italy.
What is the duration of the contract for this position?
The duration of the contract is a fixed-term of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
What are the minimum educational qualifications required for this role?
An advanced university degree in veterinary medicine and veterinary epidemiology or a related field is required.
How many years of experience are necessary for this position?
A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in infectious disease and/or AMR management, including surveillance and monitoring, is required.
What language skills are required for this job?
A working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is required.
Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?
Yes, FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity and encourages qualified female applicants, nationals of non-and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities to apply.
What type of experience is considered desirable for this role?
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, as well as experience in prevention and control of animal diseases and threats, particularly AMR, is desirable.
What are the main responsibilities of the Animal Health Officer in this role?
The main responsibilities include overseeing AMR surveillance, leading the development of the International FAO AMR Monitoring System (InFARM), coordinating technical development and implementation of IT solutions for AMR, and providing technical support to Member Nations.
How can candidates apply for this position?
Candidates can apply by visiting the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO, completing their online profile, and attaching a letter of motivation to their application.
What benefits does FAO offer for this position?
FAO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grants for children, annual leave, international health insurance, and pension fund entitlements among other benefits.
What is the priority programme area associated with this job?
The priority programme area associated with this job is One Health in agrifood systems transformation.
Are candidates screened prior to selection?
Yes, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
What type of work environment does FAO promote?
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture that increases inclusivity and diversity, including family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements.
Is this position open to internal FAO candidates?
Yes, the length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.
What actions are taken if a candidate is not selected?
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.